Description
This Trader Joe’s Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Turkey Sandwich is a flavorful, easy-to-make sandwich featuring pillowy sun-dried tomato focaccia bread layered with savory deli turkey, fresh tomato slices, crisp greens, thinly sliced red onion, and a creamy pesto mayo spread. Toasted to perfection in the oven, this sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner and packs a deliciously satisfying combination of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf of Trader Joe’s sun-dried tomato focaccia
Meat
- 7-ounce package deli turkey
Vegetables
- 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 handful of greens (sprouts, microgreens, spinach, etc.)
- A few pieces of thinly sliced red onion
Condiments
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup pesto (Costco brand recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat and Toast: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the sun-dried tomato focaccia loaf directly in the oven and toast it for 5-8 minutes until it’s warm and slightly crisp, enhancing its flavor and texture.
- Prepare Pesto Mayo: In a small bowl, combine the mayo and pesto thoroughly to create a creamy pesto mayo spread that adds a tangy, herby richness to the sandwich.
- Slice the Bread: Place the toasted focaccia flat on a cutting board. Use a serrated knife turned sideways to carefully slice horizontally through the center of the loaf without flipping the top piece, preserving the tasty crumb topping.
- Assemble the Sandwich: On the bottom half of the focaccia, spread a generous layer of pesto mayo. Add the deli turkey evenly, then layer the thinly sliced tomato, greens of your choice, and red onion slices. Finish with dollops of pesto mayo on top of the greens and onions to avoid flipping the top piece.
- Close and Slice: Gently press the top half of the focaccia back over the layered ingredients to secure the sandwich. Using a large knife, cut the sandwich down the middle and then across three times to create six evenly sized pieces.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the sandwich pieces on a plate and serve immediately for a fresh, delicious meal that exemplifies sandwich perfection.
Notes
- Pillowy sun-dried tomato focaccia gets piled with pesto mayo, turkey, juicy tomato slices, and greens, making this sandwich both visually appealing and flavorful.
- This sandwich is quick to assemble and perfect for a nourishing lunch or light dinner.
- You can customize the greens to your preference, using sprouts, microgreens, spinach, or any salad greens you like.
- If you prefer, use a different brand of pesto or a homemade variety to tailor the flavor to your liking.
- For a crispier sandwich, you can toast the assembled sandwich briefly in a skillet or panini press after assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich piece (1/6 of sandwich)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
